This week Paul and Amy are catching the rhythm as they break down Carl Reiner's slapstick comedy The Jerk, starring Steve Martin. Paul and Amy praise Steve Martin and his style of comedy for always punching up, his physical commitment, and how he looks out for others through his comedies. They discuss Martin's favorite joke in the film, the special trailer s ... Show More
Oct 2025
Grizzly II: Revenge w/ Jake Johnson
<p>The hilarious Jake Johnson, co-host of the We're Here To Help podcast and Peter Parker in the Spider-Verse films, joins Paul and Jason to cover Grizzly II: Revenge—a "horror" movie featuring George Clooney, Laura Dern, and Charlie Sheen that was filmed in 1983 and finally rele ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 2025
Robert Redford remembered + Paul Greengrass on THE LOST BUS
Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recomm ... Show More
1h 15m
Sep 2024
Troll
<p>We're back in studio for the first time in a year (!) to celebrate the 1986 fantasy/horror movie TROLL featuring Sonny Bono, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Michael Moriarty. Paul, June, & Jason discuss Harry Potter Jr. and Harry Potter Sr., the talking mushroom, all the memorable ap ... Show More
1h 15m
Aug 2025
Tom Hiddleston & Chiwetel Ejiofor on THE LIFE OF CHUCK
Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recomm ... Show More
1h 7m
Feb 2025
The Number 23 (HDTGM Matinee)
<p>This week's Matinee, Paul, June, and Jason break down the 2007 Jim Carrey thriller The Number 23. They discuss all the bonkers names—from Topsy Kretts to Fingerling to Sirius Leary—the protagonist who hates dogs, Walter Sparrow’s sanity, Bud Court’s crazy room, the son’s child ... Show More
1h 17m
Oct 2025
Can A Bird Do A Foxtrot? (Martin Starr, Erin Keif, Jon Mackey)
<p>Eight-timer Martin Starr visits to talk about his upcoming Hulu movie “The Hand That Rocks The Cradle,” as well as his role on “Tulsa King.” Then, returning guest Louie Pantano laments the lack of credit for his accomplishments as a seagull. Finally, we’re joined by first-time ... Show More
1h 25m
Mar 2025
Shattered (HDTGM Matinee)
<p>Mirrors be damned because this week Paul, Jason and June are breaking down the 1991 thriller, Shattered. The crew get into how movies like this just aren’t made anymore, Paul makes a call to his mom to clarify how he could make medical decisions for June, and we ask, “what’s i ... Show More
1h 15m
Nov 2025
Mom's Car: Larry Trilling
<p>On this week’s episode of Mom’s Car, we welcome acclaimed director of Parenthood and sweetest man Larry Trilling. Larry, Dax, and Best Friend Aaron Weakley talk through attending Santa Monica High School with the entire cast of The Outsiders, catching the directing bug making ... Show More
54m 30s